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This bill, known as the "Granite State No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act," establishes specific requirements for law enforcement officers participating in the federal 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in immigration enforcement. Under this legislation, officers assisting ICE must clearly display their name or badge number, are prohibited from wearing facial coverings or masks, and cannot disable or turn off their body-worn cameras. Law enforcement agencies are required to develop disciplinary measures for officers who do not comply with these requirements, and any complaints alleging violations must be forwarded to the state Department of Justice's Civil Rights Unit for investigation. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability during immigration enforcement operations by ensuring that officers can be identified and their interactions are recorded. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its passage, and while the fiscal note suggests potential modest increases in investigative resources for the Department of Justice, the Department of Safety indicates that the bill is consistent with current policies and is not expected to have significant financial impact.

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